FY2027 Small Area FMR · Rapid River, MI
ZIP 49878 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 49878 (Rapid River, MI) is $1,440 a month, up 2.1% from FY2026. That is 35% above the Alger County, MI area-wide FMR of $1,064.
Payment standard range, 2 bedrooms
Housing agencies may set voucher payment standards anywhere from 90% to 110% of the FMR without asking HUD.
FY2027 FY2026
Where 49878 sits in the Alger County, MI area
Of the 13 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 49878 has the 1st highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Alger County, MI is not on HUD's list of mandatory Small Area FMR areas, so voucher payment standards here are normally based on the area-wide FMR of $1,064 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,440 for this ZIP code instead.
ZIP code 49878 crosses more than one HUD area. HUD also lists it under Delta County, MI (same figures). The figure that applies depends on which side of the line the home is.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,090 | $981 – $1,199 | $759 | $1,030 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,100 | $990 – $1,210 | $813 | $1,070 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,440 | $1,296 – $1,584 | $1,064 | $1,410 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,910 | $1,719 – $2,101 | $1,268 | $1,860 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,390 | $2,151 – $2,629 | $1,496 | $2,340 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,440 needs about $57,600 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $77,500 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $66,900. ZIP code 49878 lies mainly in Delta County and Alger County. See the Alger County, MI county page for the full income limits table and the household check.
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Questions
What is the Fair Market Rent for ZIP code 49878?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 49878 are $1,090 (studio), $1,100 (1 BR), $1,440 (2 BR), $1,910 (3 BR) and $2,390 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 49878?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 49878 that range is $1,296 to $1,584 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 49878?
The FY2026 income limits of the Alger County, MI area apply: median family income $77,500, low-income (80%) limit $66,900 for a family of four.